OSBA AFFILIATION

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Fairfield County Beekeepers Association (FCBA) has entered into a non-Profit affiliate relationship with Ohio State Beekeepers Assocaition.

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The primary purpose of the Fairfield County Beekeepers Association is the same as the primary purpose of OSBA:

a. To provide education to beekeepers and the general public.

b. To promote beekeeping. c. To support beekeeping research.

The primary purpose of the Affiliation between OSBA and FCBA Is  to coordinate and centralize the work of the various Beekeeping Associations, now or hereafter organized, under the general supervision of OSBA.

OSBA is incorporated as a non-Profit organization under the laws of the state of Ohio pursuant to the Articles of Incorporation filed 3/25/1969 and granted a group non-Profit exemption in March 2016.  FCBA is an autonomous entity and is responsible for maintaining records in compliance with these Articles of Affiliation and all applicable Federal, state and local laws and regulations, including tax laws.

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The Board of Directors of FCBA shall have the final authority in all matters pertaining to the operations of the FCBA which are not governed by these Articles of Affiliation.

FCBA shall be subject to and participate in OSBA's general supervision and control. FCBA shall participate in OSBA governance through membership and through voting at the annual OSBA meeting as prescribed in the constitution and bylaws of OSBA.

FCBA shall be separate and independent in nature, except for any specific collaborations for which a distinct funding stream has been identified for the purpose of a collaborative activity between OSBA and the Affiliated Beekeeping Association.